Chhattisgarh exports India’s largest copper consignment to China

Developed under the state’s Department of Industries, the Nava Raipur MMLP is rapidly transforming into central India’s most advanced trade and transport centre

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Chhattisgarh has achieved a remarkable milestone by exporting 12,000 metric tons of copper concentrate, the country’s largest ever consignment of the mineral, to China.

The landmark consignment of 12,000 metric tons of copper concentrate was flagged off from the Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Nava Raipur.

This is not only a historic step in terms of commerce but also a reflection of Chhattisgarh’ growing strength in India’s industrial and logistics landscape, a senior official of the Chhattisgarh government said.

‘The first rake, carrying 2,200 metric tons of copper, was transported from Visakhapatnam port to China by sea November 11. The remaining rakes are being sent in batches.

With this export, Chhattisgarh has firmly positioned itself on the global trade map as one of India’s emerging logistics hubs, the official said.